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A Leader Who Punishes Mistakes Kills Innovation And Morale
“When a leader punishes mistakes, the good people leave and the only people left behind are the complacent or apathetic ones.” “Is it...
Dave Anderson
Jun 16, 20203 min read
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A Team Who “Owns it” Must Be Allowed To Make Decisions
When the process becomes more important than making progress, results-oriented people lose “buy in.” “Do what is right for your...
Dave Anderson
Jun 9, 20203 min read
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Two Way Communication Requires Courage from the Team and the Leader
Courage – Acting despite perceived or actual risk. The silence was deafening. One of the worst feelings for a leader is to ask for...
Dave Anderson
Jun 2, 20203 min read
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Memorial Day Tribute to Donnie - KIA Operation Desert Storm
My best friend, Donnie Tillar, was the one who convinced me to go to West Point. Donnie was a year older than I was. Thanks to his...
Dave Anderson
May 25, 20204 min read
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A Multi-Generational Perspective - Feeling Selfish In A Crisis
I am aware that others are facing larger challenges than I am during this COVID-19 pandemic. This makes me ask myself, “Why am I so...
Dave Anderson
May 19, 20205 min read
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Multi-Generational Perspective - Out Of College And Out Of A Job
Life has a way of humbling you. These moments often come when you are at your highest. Then, it is as if someone swept your legs from...
Dave Anderson
May 12, 20206 min read
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A Multi-Generational Perspective - Doing Your Duty & Social Distancing
Where does our Duty lie? COVID-19 created new dynamics which many of us have struggled to grasp. We face health, economic and personal...
Dave Anderson
May 5, 20206 min read
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A Multi-Generation Perspective On Losing A Graduation Ceremony
Staying positive during a pandemic is not easy—especially when none of us have experienced such circumstances before. How we face—and...
Dave Anderson
Apr 28, 20206 min read
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Winning The Battle Against Negativity
A cheerful and grateful leader—a leader who does not dwell on what they don’t have—will inspire a team and a family to overcome...
Dave Anderson
Apr 21, 20203 min read
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How To Lead Even When You Are Disappointed
If a leader can’t overcome disappointment, that is a bad omen for things to come. “How are you going to react if you don’t get this job?”...
Dave Anderson
Apr 14, 20203 min read
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Being Positive When You Want To Quit
Become a person who never quits, grows in the face of challenges and inspires others to do the same. I got a text at the end of the...
Dave Anderson
Apr 7, 20203 min read
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Cancer Was No Place For Self-Pity For Ruel
Positivity – Displaying a positive or “can-do” attitude in all circumstances. At dinner, not long ago, I met a guy named Valentin. He is...
Dave Anderson
Mar 31, 20203 min read
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Case Study – The Results You Get When Everyone Is Expected To Lead
Developing more leaders is the leader’s job – it is the leader’s duty. It took me almost two years to get a face-to-face with Jim. He was...
Dave Anderson
Mar 24, 20202 min read
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How to Lead a Great Team Inside a Not-So-Great Company
We owe it to the people we are called to lead to make our teams the absolute best place to work—no matter what the rest of the...
Dave Anderson
Mar 17, 20203 min read
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Duty – Doing More Than What You Are Asked To Do
Leaders lead. They don’t sit back and wait for someone to tell them it’s okay to lead. “Tell me about a time you were a leader among your...
Dave Anderson
Mar 10, 20203 min read
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The West Point Way of Teaching Duty
Duty – Taking action based on our assigned tasks and moral obligations. “New Cadet Anderson! Why would you leave your squad mate hanging?...
Dave Anderson
Mar 3, 20203 min read
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Four Ways To Prove You Care About Those You Lead
Because Selflessness is a habit, we can learn to care about the people we lead. “You can tell he really cares about people.” My son...
Dave Anderson
Feb 25, 20203 min read
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Most Leaders Talk Too Much
A leader’s willingness to listen is a window into their character. “We did it again. We talked too much. Every time we are with other...
Dave Anderson
Feb 18, 20203 min read
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Kindness And Strength Are Not Mutually Exclusive
Kindness, kindness and kindness are the three most important words in the English language. - Joyce F. Anderson The only true legacy a...
Dave Anderson
Feb 11, 20202 min read
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Hospice And What I Learned About Leadership
Selflessness – Putting the needs of others before my own needs, desires and convenience. This year, my mother died. During her last two...
Dave Anderson
Feb 4, 20203 min read
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